This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco:

• Eliza Wooden, coach of the South Australian Womens Team, wrapped up the Ivor Burge basketball Championships and encourages more people of all abilities to get involved with basketball.  
• Bill Stavreski, Head of Research at the Leukaemia Foundation, shared the very exciting news of the local scientific discovery - Momelotinib (Omjarra) - receiving TGA approval for the treatment of Australians with myelofibrosis: a rare and debilitating bone marrow cancer.  
• Catherine McAlpine, CEO Inclusion Australia, had news on the first Disability Employment Centre of Excellent at Swinburn University. 
• Chelsea Marchetti, from the Flipper Academy, shared news on the benefits and learnings from their summer fun program. 
• Brooke Carter, Program Co-ordinator from Australian Network on Disability, invited applications for the Autumn 2025 Career Mentoring Program. 
• Graham Hartland, General Manager, and James from Electronic Recycling Australia (part of the Bedford Group) told us about their planet saving work.  Thursday, February 13th is World Radio Day - giving prominence to climate change and the environment.  
• Jacinta Robertson, Community Wellness Manager at Resthaven, let us know of the opportunities of Respite; options and retreats for carers.  Resthaven is celebrating their 90th anniversary.
• Miranda Say, neuro-psychologist, spoke about Red Feb: Healthy Heart, Sharp Mind - the Link Between Heart Health and Ageing Well.  

Resources:

• Basketball SA Inclusive Program: https://basketballsa.com.au/inclusive-basketball-program/
• Leukaemia Foundation: https://www.leukaemia.org.au/ 
• Inclusion Australia: https://www.inclusionaustralia.org.au/disability-employment-centre-of-excellence/
• Flipper Academy: https://www.flipperacademy.com.au/
• Career Mentoring Program: 1300 363 645  https://australiandisabilitynetwork.org.au/students-jobseekers/find-a-mentor/
• Electronic Recycling Australia: https://www.electronicrecyclingaustralia.com.au/ 
• Resthaven: https://www.resthaven.asn.au/
• Red Feb: https://www.heartresearch.com.au/redfeb/ 

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